Jolanta
started to play the Harp at the age of eleven after being inspired
by her father who is a conductor. She received her formal education
with the Em Darzinsh music school in Riga under the instruction
of Varvara Kacalova.

Jolanta won a diploma in the young Harpist competition held
in St Petersburg. After winning the diploma she graduated from
the music school with a distinction. She then enrolled into the
Latvian Academy of Music under Dzidra Braze. Winning high marks
as a soloist, orchestral player and teacher she then graduated
with a masters degree.

After
graduation Jolanta then won a scholarship to study at the Guildhall
School of Music and Drama on the advanced instrumental studies
course under David Watkins.

Jolanta entered the Reinl-Preis Harpist competition
held in Munich winning third prize. She then went on
to play in the winners concert at the Spanish cultural institute
in Munich.

Jolanta came first in the Croydon International musical
festival winning the chance to play a Harp concerto with the
Surrey Sinfonietta. Jolanta played the Gliere harp Concerto
again with the Surrey Sinfonietta in Beckenham and then in London.

Jolanta played a Harp recital for the Guildhall School of
Music and attained the European Premier Prix (Concert Recital
Diploma).

Jolanta gave a recital in the Wigmore hall as a winner of
the Martin musical fund.

Jolanta
has been a soloist with many orchestras including the Latvian
National Symphony Orchestra and Latvian Chamber Orchestra playing
Mozart’s harp and flute concerto and also Ginastera and
Gliere Harp Concerto’s. She has also played with the Estonian
National and the Lithuanian National Orchestra.

Combining her studies with teaching at the Darzinsh
music school and being co principle Harpist with the Latvian
National Symphony orchestra.

Since
graduation Jolanta now works freelance undertaking recitals
and private functions. Recent engagements include a performance
in the Lord Chancellor’s residence House of Lords with
Maria Polliciana of the Sydney Opera House for the NSPCC and
Brittens Ceremony of carols with Choir at St Simons Zelotes
Knightsbridge